(WBIR-Loudon County) It's a rivalry that's 88 years in the making and it all revolves around a bridge. The rivalry between Lenoir City High School and Loudon High School goes far beyond the football field.

Take it from Loudon County residents Santiago and Kristi Correa. They are a match made in heaven. They are both Spanish teachers in local high schools, they both share a love for sports, and absolutely adore their four children.

But, there is one little conflict of interest: the Battle of the Bridge.

"They dress up, they paint their face, they yell, they cheer."

That's how Santiago Correa describes the rivalry between Lenoir City and Loudon County High Schools. His wife, Kristi, agrees. She said it isn't based on one night or one game. It's a 24 hour, 7 days a week kind of thing.

"Kids are very competitive around here," she said. "This is my 6th year at Loudon and I've never seen anything like it before."

Through her six years as a Spanish teacher at Loudon, Kristi said she has grown to love the school, its passion, and the rivalry that goes with it.